Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at LANE ENDS SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,521
Total Quantity
376.5K
NHS Cost
£16.5K
vs National Avg
+26.7%
LANE ENDS SURGERY prescribed 4,521 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £16,529 to the NHS. This is 26.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
342
Jul 2026
353
Jul 2026
381
Jul 2026
386
Jul 2026
365
Jul 2026
387
Jul 2026
380
Jul 2026
382
Jul 2026
400
Jul 2026
347
Jul 2026
390
Jul 2026
408
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,521 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 376,453 |
| Total NHS Cost | £16,529 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +26.7% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,521 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +26.7% vs national average |
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Data sourced from NHSBSA English Prescribing Dataset, CQC, and GP Patient Survey. Prescribing data does not indicate quality of care. Higher prescribing rates may reflect patient demographics. Always consult your GP for medical advice.